Kagurazaka is a place with a mix of old and new charms, guided by a local guide. You can also experience cherry blossom viewing in spring.

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・We are a registered travel agency and plan walking tours of the city that you can participate in with peace of mind. A local guide who has lived in Kagurazaka for about a quarter century will show you little-known spots in English.

・Kagurazaka is ranked number one overall as a spot that Shinjuku residents would recommend to friends, acquaintances, foreign tourists, and other visitors to Shinjuku.Kagurazaka is ranked in the top five in all six categories: ① Cultural Assets, Temples, Shrines and Buddhist Temples (4th place), ② Culture, Art, and Performing Arts Facilities (5th place), ③ Commercial, Dining, and Entertainment Facilities (2nd place), ④ Historical and Modern Architecture (4th place), ⑤ Nature, Parks, and Streetscapes (2nd place), and ⑥ Festivals and Events (1st place) (Source: Research on the Charms of Shinjuku Ward).

・Kagurazaka, a charming town with diverse elements such as a samurai town, a temple town, a red-light district, and a shopping districtKagurazaka was built in the early 1600s as a road connecting the residence of the chief advisor Sakai Tadakatsu and the Ushigome Gomon Gate of Edo Castle. The chief advisor was the shogun's advisor and held the highest position in the Edo Shogunate. After that, it developed as a temple town for Bishamonten (Zenkokuji Temple) and Akagi Shrine, and also flourished as a red-light district. In the Meiji period, the samurai residences disappeared and it transformed into a town for townspeople. It escaped damage in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, and became known as "Yamanote Ginza," one of Tokyo's most prosperous downtown areas. In 1952, the Tokyo French-Japanese Institute (now the Institut Français du Japon) was built, and influenced by French culture, it is sometimes called Japan's "Hill of Montmartre." In this way, Kagurazaka is a unique town that exquisitely blends good old traditions with new charms.

・During the plum and cherry blossom viewing season, we will take you to hidden cherry blossom viewing spots that only locals know about, and you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing with a local guide. This special plan is only available during the cherry blossom viewing season.

[Paid options]
・Rental of outdoor wear (Patagonia brand) We offer rental of outdoor wear suitable for walking around. It is especially recommended for business travelers who want to walk around comfortably in something other than a business suit.
・Rent a Samue Samue is a work uniform traditionally worn at Japanese Zen temples. With its muted colors and easy-to-move-in design, it is perfect for strolling around traditional areas like Kagurazaka.


You can book the paid optional clothing rental from this page, and the samue rental from this page.

[Free option]
・Photography service using a single-lens reflex camera We will capture beautiful moments during the tour. You can also take photos using your smartphone.
・Rent a portable battery and mobile WiFi. You don't have to worry about running out of battery or having trouble communicating.
・AI interpretation device Guides will bring along a "POCKETALK (AI interpretation device)" to assist with conversation. It supports 85 languages, allowing for multilingual communication.
・Garbage bags provided The guide will provide you with garbage bags. Don't worry if you can't find a garbage can.